by T N | Dec 14, 2021 | Blog
Livable Raleigh welcomes the chance to comment on proposed changes to the compensation and terms of City Council members and on adding seats to the Council. We hope there is no repeat of the secrecy that surrounded the extension of current Council terms and the...
by S M | Dec 12, 2021 | Blog
Lisa Hughet has lived in Raleigh over 30 years and has become a fierce advocate for affordable housing. Hughet became a volunteer construction lead with Wake Habitat for Humanity so she could make a visible difference and also teach others some valuable...
by S M | Dec 7, 2021 | Blog
HIGHLIGHTS Text change to reduce the distance between fuel sales and neighborhoods passed 6 to 2 with Councilors Cox and Forte dissenting. Self-proclaimed environmentalist Councilors Stewart and Knight voted to promote more fossil fuel sales. Rezoning Z-68-20 –...
by S M | Dec 7, 2021 | Blog
Midtown Raleigh resident Larry Helfant shares his insights and concerns about deficiencies in Raleigh’s planning for growth. The recently announced phase of the North Hills expansion (Z-67-21) will result in a further degradation of neighborhood quality to the people...
by S M | Dec 5, 2021 | Blog
Janis Ramquist submitted this blog to Livable Raleigh. She has been a Wake County resident since 1981. Janis says “I want my grandchildren to enjoy a clean environment, especially with simple choices that are safe and less costly.” Have you noticed the explosion of...
by S M | Nov 28, 2021 | Blog
Raleigh residents regularly contact Livable Raleigh to express their concerns about loss of tree canopy and clear-cutting during development. They want to know more about tree protection, tree planting, and tree preservation. We all know that, beyond their aesthetic...